cleveland.com topics: jen-brumfieldtag:topics.cleveland.com,2015:tag/jen-brumfield2015-08-02T23:37:17ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance10-year anniversary column dedicated to birders of NE Ohio, amazing birds from past decade: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2014:/neobirding/index.ssf/3726.145380762014-11-20T12:30:00Z2014-11-20T12:35:40ZThe 10th anniversary Aerial View column is dedicated to all of you who have inspired me over the past decade to write about the birds every week -- a testimonial to everyone who has taken the time to call, write, or to introduce yourselves when we meet on the birding trail.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
The 10th anniversary Aerial View column is dedicated to all of you who have inspired me over the past decade to write about the birds every week -- a testimonial to everyone who has taken the time to call, write, or to introduce yourselves when we meet on the birding trail.
Sparrows arrive as warblers depart NE Ohio, marking a shift to fall migrating birds: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2014:/neobirding/index.ssf/3726.140541482014-09-30T14:00:00Z2014-09-30T14:06:57ZFall in Northeast Ohio can be spectacular, but the transition in migrating bird species that's underway serves as a reminder us that the warm sunshine and crisp clear days aren't going to last for much longer.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
Fall in Northeast Ohio can be spectacular, but the transition in migrating bird species that's underway serves as a reminder us that the warm sunshine and crisp clear days aren't going to last for much longer.
Bald eagles nesting in the Cleveland Metroparkstag:videos.cleveland.com,2014:/plain-dealer/3245.125744332014-04-03T00:39:38Z2014-04-03T01:37:32ZCleveland Metroparks naturalist Jen Brumfield shares her knowledge of the bald eagle as a nesting pair feeds their young in the Brecksville Reservation.Dave Andersen, Northeast Ohio Media Grouphttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/danderse/index.html
Cleveland Metroparks naturalist Jen Brumfield shares her knowledge of the bald eagle as a nesting pair feeds their young in the Brecksville Reservation.
Bird identification is confusing enough; sometimes, their names make it harder: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2014:/neobirding/index.ssf/3726.120294722014-01-21T13:00:00Z2014-01-21T03:10:38ZBirder extraordinaire Steve N. G. Howell takes a poke at the contradictions and absurdities of the English names of birds. And Aerial View weighs in with a few pet peeves of its own.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
Birder extraordinaire Steve N. G. Howell takes a poke at the contradictions and absurdities of the English names of birds. And Aerial View weighs in with a few pet peeves of its own.
NE Ohio birders in 2013 spent time with a pelican, a sparrow, a duck, and LOTS of white owls; Aerial View tag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf/3726.119016722013-12-30T13:00:00Z2013-12-30T13:15:24ZIn the past year, several rare species visited Northeast Ohio, including a brown pelican, harlequin duck, and dozens of snowy owls, providing opportunities for quality birding.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
In the past year, several rare species visited Northeast Ohio, including a brown pelican, harlequin duck, and dozens of snowy owls, providing opportunities for quality birding.
Cleveland waterfront under invasion from Arctic owls; birders turn out in droves: Aerial View tag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.117523642013-12-02T16:43:00Z2013-12-04T16:50:47Z Cleveland's waterfront was the hottest birding destination in the Midwest this past week, attracting dozens of birders from Ohio and beyond to the Lake Erie coastline.
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Cleveland's waterfront was the hottest birding destination in the Midwest this past week, attracting dozens of birders from Ohio and beyond to the Lake Erie coastline.
Common backyard "snowbird" makes a stunning debut in new birding documentary: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.116822532013-11-21T13:00:00Z2013-11-22T17:02:01ZThe dark-eyed junco, a fascinating little black-and-white snowbird that visits our backyard bird feeders throughout the winter months in Northeast Ohio, is the subject of a recently released documentary film from researchers at Indiana University.
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The dark-eyed junco, a fascinating little black-and-white snowbird that visits our backyard bird feeders throughout the winter months in Northeast Ohio, is the subject of a recently released documentary film from researchers at Indiana University.
One amazing bird rose above the rest during a spectacular week of birding in NE Ohio: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.116041032013-11-09T01:19:28Z2013-11-09T01:39:09ZDuring an amazing week of birding in Northeast Ohio, one bird stood out above all the rest: a Sabine's gull in breeding plumage.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
During an amazing week of birding in Northeast Ohio, one bird stood out above all the rest: a Sabine's gull in breeding plumage.
Bath Nature Preserve is the place for a bounty of bluebirds, beautiful meadows: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.113480222013-10-02T16:25:49Z2013-10-02T22:19:18ZThe Bath Nature Preserve in Summit County is comprised of more than 400 acres of rolling meadows, ponds and shady woodlands, and attracts an impressive variety of migrating and resident birds.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
The Bath Nature Preserve in Summit County is comprised of more than 400 acres of rolling meadows, ponds and shady woodlands, and attracts an impressive variety of migrating and resident birds.
Bath Preserve Videotag:videos.cleveland.com,2013:/plain-dealer//3245.113525982013-10-02T15:46:42Z2013-10-02T16:23:04ZBirding at the Bath Nature Preserve and Whiskey IslandJames F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
Birding at the Bath Nature Preserve and Whiskey Island
Fall migration birding is heating up in Northeast Ohio as the weather cools: Aerial View (video)tag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.112182722013-09-11T16:55:00Z2013-09-11T19:21:45ZThe birding in Northeast Ohio often suffers when hit with wild and windy weather such as we experienced on Sunday. But the birds and birders managed to find ways to salvage the day.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
The birding in Northeast Ohio often suffers when hit with wild and windy weather such as we experienced on Sunday. But the birds and birders managed to find ways to salvage the day.
NE Ohio birders bide their time during the dog days of summer: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.111413422013-08-28T16:25:42Z2013-08-30T18:32:04ZNortheast Ohio birders embarking on a hot day hike this time of year are likely to encounter noisy youngsters begging to be fed.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
Northeast Ohio birders embarking on a hot day hike this time of year are likely to encounter noisy youngsters begging to be fed.
"5 Birds Your Grandchildren May Never See" includes species familiar to NE Ohio birders: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.111101592013-08-22T15:24:24Z2013-08-22T16:12:48ZScientists with the Partners in Flight bird conservation group have released a list of five species facing such peril that they may be extinct by the time our grandchildren are birding: Kirtland's warbler, cerulean warbler, wood thrush, upland sandpiper, and long-billed curlew.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
Scientists with the Partners in Flight bird conservation group have released a list of five species facing such peril that they may be extinct by the time our grandchildren are birding: Kirtland's warbler, cerulean warbler, wood thrush, upland sandpiper, and long-billed curlew.
Wild birds becoming increasingly more comfortable with suburban living: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.109506302013-07-23T16:13:54Z2013-07-23T17:39:05ZBirds, such as the brown pelican that has been hanging out on the breakwall off Whiskey Island, have demonstrated an amazing adaptability over the years, and we're seeing more evidence of this all the time.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
Birds, such as the brown pelican that has been hanging out on the breakwall off Whiskey Island, have demonstrated an amazing adaptability over the years, and we're seeing more evidence of this all the time.
Getting reacquainted with NE Ohio's birds of summer brings a welcome change to globe-trotting birder: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.109145922013-07-16T14:13:04Z2013-07-16T15:06:43ZAfter two weeks in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains of Peru, it felt good to return to the steamy summer meadows and familiar birds of Northeast Ohio.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
After two weeks in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains of Peru, it felt good to return to the steamy summer meadows and familiar birds of Northeast Ohio.
Cleveland's urban birding offerings compare to NYC's Central Park: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.107029492013-06-06T14:21:13Z2013-06-06T14:41:57ZUrban birding is a way of life in Northeast Ohio, and during the spring and fall migrations provides some of the most exciting and surprising sightings found anywhere in the area, often with the Cleveland skyline as a backdrop.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
Urban birding is a way of life in Northeast Ohio, and during the spring and fall migrations provides some of the most exciting and surprising sightings found anywhere in the area, often with the Cleveland skyline as a backdrop.
Spring migration peaks in NE Ohio; songbird invasion features warblers, thrush, vireos: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.105974502013-05-21T13:44:30Z2013-05-22T11:33:38ZBirding the third weekend of May in Northeast Ohio is the ultimate experience and never grows old no matter how many times you've seen the same birds over the years.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
Birding the third weekend of May in Northeast Ohio is the ultimate experience and never grows old no matter how many times you've seen the same birds over the years.
Now is the season to embark on Audubon Spring Bird Walks, which begin Sunday: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.103293372013-04-09T16:01:42Z2013-04-09T16:46:05ZBeginning this coming Sunday, April 14, and every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. through May 19, the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland will launch the 80th annual Spring Bird Walks series under the guidance of expert volunteer leaders.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
Beginning this coming Sunday, April 14, and every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. through May 19, the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland will launch the 80th annual Spring Bird Walks series under the guidance of expert volunteer leaders.
Open water attracts waterfowl, but iced-over ponds linger: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.102488662013-03-26T14:37:15Z2013-03-28T14:31:41ZOpen water has been scarce this frigid spring, but wherever birders can find it they're almost sure to find abundant waterfowl.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
Open water has been scarce this frigid spring, but wherever birders can find it they're almost sure to find abundant waterfowl.
Now is the time to prepare for planting native bird-friendly habitats: Aerial Viewtag:www.cleveland.com,2013:/neobirding/index.ssf//3726.100192432013-02-18T22:50:37Z2013-02-20T20:46:18ZFor the greatest abundance and variety of birds in your backyard, offer the seeds and fruits produced by an array of native trees, shrubs, flowers and ground covers.James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealerhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/jmccarty/index.html
For the greatest abundance and variety of birds in your backyard, offer the seeds and fruits produced by an array of native trees, shrubs, flowers and ground covers.